17 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions HIRAL RESIDENCES and government housing conditions. It references landlords, a drug store, and relocation or move concerns, with unclear details about the government’s requirements.
A Pederson family reunion was held on a sunny day with members gathering for a morning service led by Rev. Pernie C. Mil. Attendees shared reminiscences and enjoyed a homey dinner, celebrating extended relatives and friends connected to the Pederson line.
A cooking demonstration by Loder under the auspices of Doxac Lowiniana Power Company will be held in Clifton. She will discuss modern cookery, demonstrate methods, and show homemakers how to prepare meals with economical planning. The event is free to residents and invited customers.
Local notes from Cranfills Gap report visitors from Wort Worth and Waco, family gatherings, health updates, and school closings. Mentions Mr and Mrs Mickeleon, Mrs Louis Drucke, Bartelsen family, and Gunder Larsen awaiting surgery. Parochial school activities and community greetings fill the item.
In Bosque County Texas the deadline for cotton allotment signups is August 18 with penalties for non signers. The report details meat canning precautions and processing guidelines to conserve fresh meat, including handling, cooling, and canning times for No 2 can meat, stock processing, and storage recommendations.
Bord Dagley of Wico, a route man tied to the Cayote Valley robbery, surrendered after a brief investigation. Dagley bonded at 4,000, and Odie Baker, another defendant, faced local threats but was seized. Sheriff and officers transferred Baker for safe keeping as indictments by the grand jury prepare for trial in Cleutiet Court.
Austin observers report a total count of races in the August primary with the primary district results received. Officials note two named candidates, Depth and Guy, for lieutenant governor and Walter for a separate post as the count continues.
O L Wilson County Agent in Bosque County reports Washington wire outlining Cotton Proceeds Pool plan. Holders of participation trust certificates may tender to Pool Manager who will purchase at market value minus ten cents per pound and small carrying charge. Details to follow on tendering and disbursements.
Local Meridian notes show Mrs J C Tittleman returning to Hillsboro and many visitors including Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson from Flay duda. County Court to meet Aug 20. James V Alfred governor bid address planned in Meridian with regional visitors from Levelland Tucson Port Arthur and Oklahoma.
A mishmash of readable names and phrases mentions a Dallas pastor and several individuals linked to an event or group. The fragmentary text references a congregation or church context with unclear actions or outcomes and multiple proper nouns that appear to be people or organizations.
Distribution of 4802.00 to 69 ranchers on August 15 marks the first drought cattle checks. From Kansas City, MO the funds come as 354 head sold to the United States Government. Since program started, 12000 cattle designated for sale, 3061 sold, 1597 condemned. Precinct reps Wesley Bounds Alfred Dowald Walter Hill Earl White organize vet and appraiser contacts to move cattle buying along. Local precinct surveys advance with appointed helpers and inspection progress as week ends.
Fr W Wallace led J P Richards by a few votes in a contest of the county commissioners race. Wallace, not a resident of Precinct No 4 but living just north in Meridian, had voted across county lines with neighbors. County officials concluded the dispute last Saturday after examining crossing precinct ballots and residency questions.
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